Looking for a gift that captures a little bit of Canadian nature? Whether you're shopping for someone who is happiest on a forest trail, beside the ocean, around a campfire, or simply dreaming about the coast, we've put together some of our favourite nature-inspired gifts.
Gifts from Canadian Brands
If you're looking for Canadian-made gifts, you're in the right place! Every time you choose a Canadian small business or maker, you're helping keep more of those dollars in our communities. Here are our favourite gifts right now:
The Pottery for Peace Tree Mug has been a bestseller for years, and for good reason - the colourful tree silhouette is beautifully hand-shaded before being fired. This is a larger beverage mug that makes a solid gift for just about anyone.
Bough & Antler's Brewview Beer Glass Set is another store mainstay that has been a great gift for that tough-to-shop-for person on your list. Designed in BC and decorated in Ontario, these glasses are sturdy, dishwasher safe and hold a full 20oz pint. They come packed in a sturdy cardboard carry case that makes it ready to gift straight out of the box. The best part? Line these up in the correct order and you'll reveal a stunning, panoramic coastal camping scene.
Villager Puzzles is one of the hottest Canadian Brands right now, and for good reason - their woman-designed puzzles feature beautiful art, they have a glare-free matte finish and puzzle snobs love them. There are almost too many great options to pick a favourite, but the Canoeing at Dawn 500 Piece Puzzle is our current fave.
Legendary Victoria tea house Silk Road Tea is well known in BC for their exclusive blends. We carry a selection of their most popular flavours, but Angelwater is the favourite by many lengths. This beautiful mix of Spearmint, Lavender, Rose Petals, Elderflower and Red Clover makes an incredibly balanced, light and infinitely drinkable cup of herbal tea.
For the Person Who Loves Vancouver Island
Some people don't just live on Vancouver Island—they're completely captivated by it.
For those people, a piece of Vancouver Island-inspired apparel makes a great gift. Our Vancouver Island Forest Floor, Van Isle Retro, and Van Isle Orca designs celebrate the Island in a way that's nostalgic, casual and unmistakably West Coast.
They're the kind of pieces that feel just as at home on a ferry ride or coffee run as they do around a campfire
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For the Ocean Lover
If their happy place is somewhere between the shoreline and the horizon, look for a gift inspired by the Pacific.
Our own Marine Life Tea Towel is a designed by Bough & Antler and hand-screenprinted in our studio in Campbell River. Printed in water-based eco-friendly ink on a 100% cotton, lint-free towel, these are a beautiful and useful addition to the marine lover's kitchen.
Also from our studio space with business partner Pottery for Peace, the Humpback Mug is hand thrown, dishwasher and microwave safe.
Another Bough & Antler Original, the Pacific Pints Beer Glass Set is produced in Canada using our original designs. This set of four dishwasher-safe beer glasses comes in a sturdy, printed cardboard case, making it gift-ready right out of the box.
Vancouver Island-based company Forest For Dinner makes some of the most unique local products in our curated collection, and their Pickled Sea Asparagus is one of the most unique gifts for ocean lovers in our shop.
Another staff favourite is Oh, So Lovely's glass picture earrings, especially these Orca Studs.
Finally... A beautiful little escape to the West Coast—the Soaring Over Tofino puzzle from Villager Puzzles captures the wild beauty of Vancouver Island. A perfect gift for ocean lovers, puzzle enthusiasts, and anyone who dreams of Tofino.
For the Hiking and Outdoor Loving Guy
For the guy who’d rather be outside than anywhere else. From campfires and coastal adventures to hiking, fishing and exploring, these are gifts made for getting out there and enjoying the wild.
The Opinel Mushroom Knife is a perennial bestseller here - this unique knife is made in France and features a curved blade and soft bristle brush for cleaning mushrooms as you pick.
Our hand-printed Canadian Canoe Tee is designed by Bough & Antler and is a celebration of the ultimate Canadian nature experience - a quiet paddle on a secluded alpine lake.
For the dreamer, the explorer, and the person who’s always planning the next adventure. Lonely Planet's Epic Hikes of the World is packed with unforgettable trails and inspiring journeys—perfect for anyone who’d rather be on the trail than sitting still.
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